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Environmental Advisor

Job Posting Date:  28 Jan 2026
Function:  Health,Safety&Environment
Location: 

AU

Overview of the role

 

Applications are now open for an Environmental Advisor to join the Port Pirie Environment team.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a team focussed on improving environmental performance and outcomes by providing advice to Port Pirie Operations on matters including air and water quality, and land and waste management. You will also be involved in a variety of site environmental management and project initiatives.

 

This role reports to the Principal Environmental Specialist and is based in Port Pirie, South Australia. It offers flexibility to live locally or work on a drive-in drive-out (DIDO) basis, with a 5/4 even-time, days-only roster.

Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate, as required.

 

About the role:

 

  • Provide generalist environmental advice to operational areas
  • Work with the team to identify initiatives and projects to drive environmental performance and improvements
  • Contribute to the implementation of environmental management systems and practices
  • Collate environmental and analytical data to provide reports to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support the development and implementation of effective monitoring tools and techniques
  • Undertake inspections, assist with and conduct investigations and identify actions to improve environmental outcomes

 

About you:

 

  • 3+ years environmental experience in heavy industry such as chemical/petrochemical, minerals processing, mining, shipping, transport or similar
  • Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, or related areas
  • Qualifications and/or on-the-job experience in air and water quality is highly advantageous
  • Good understanding of ISO4001 and regulatory requirements relating to environment
  • Competent in systems/database computer literacy
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse data and provide reports
  • Ability to build relationships and identify opportunities for improvement
  • SA driving Licence

 

 

What we offer:

 

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers.

 

You’ll be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

 

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

 

This role offers:

 

  • 5/4 even-time roster with flexible working hours and two weekends off each month
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  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
  • Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
  • Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Further education support
  • A relocation package may be offered for this role

Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and enjoy the Port Pirie lifestyle.

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